This cycle trail doesn't include hotel and lodge pick-ups or drop-offs. The trail departs from the Swazi Trails offices at Mantenga Craft & Lifestyle Centre in Ezulwini.See the location tab above for directions to Swazi Trails.If required, hotel pick-up's can be arranged (at an additional charge), so make this known as a Special Request on your booking page.

Booking notes

Booking notes

This trail includes the full entry fee for Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. If you are a WILD card holder a discount can be requested.

There are few places in Africa where you can cycle past herds of game on the seat of a bicycle. Enjoy a half-day excursion to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and get eye-to-eye with zebra, wildebeest, warthog, kudu, nyala, waterbuck, blesbok, impala, hippopotamus and crocodile. Under the careful guidance of a Swazi guide, follow tracks and trails through the gentle hills and valleys of this scenic area. Ideal for photography & bird watching - this is an African safari with a healthy difference.

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Office Location Description

The Swazi Trails office and trip departure point is located at Mantenga Craft & Lifestyle Centre. This is situated in Ezulwini Valley, just south of Mbabane. GPS co-ordinates for Swazi Trails are: S 26° 26.350′ E 31° 11.000′ . For detailed written directions please see Swazi Trails Directions.

Pickup location: This cycle trail doesn't include hotel and lodge pick-ups or drop-offs. The trail departs from the Swazi Trails offices at Mantenga Craft & Lifestyle Centre in Ezulwini.See the location tab above for directions to Swazi Trails.If required, hotel pick-up's can be arranged (at an additional charge), so make this known as a Special Request on your booking page.

Drop-off location: This cycle trail doesn't include hotel and lodge pick-ups or drop-offs. The trail returns to the Swazi Trails offices at Mantenga Craft & Lifestyle Centre in Ezulwini. See the location tab above for directions to Swazi Trails.If required, hotel drop off's can be arranged (at an additional charge), so make this known as a Special Request on your booking page.

Pickup time: (8.30 AM - 9.00 AM)

Drop-off time: (12.30 PM - 1.00 PM)

Itinerary

Our bicycle tour starts at Mantenga Craft and Lifestyle Centre, with a gentle ride through Lobamba Village to the Mlilwane Park entrance. Within the park a wide variety of routes exist and guides match cyclist ability and fitness to available routes. An optional swim in a warm spring, the Mhlambanyatsi River or the Rest Camp pool can be considered on most days - so bring a costume.

These MTB trails take 4 hours and cover 22-30km.

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Cancellation Policy

For Swazi Trails operated services, cancellations made 21 days or more before arrival will incur an administration fee of no more than 10% of the value of the amount paid. If cancelled within 14 to 20 days, then 25% of the total price is forfeited; within 7 to 13 days, 50% of the total price is forfeited; within 6 days, 100% of the total price is forfeited.

Children policy

Participation by children on this cycle tour is possible, but entirely dependent on the child's ability to ride an adult size bicycle.

Children under U13 years 50% discount on trail prices, provided that there are at least two full-paying adults on the trip, or one adult with two children.

Low traffic routes are purposely chosen and steep uneven surfaces avoided. Helmets are supplied, with water bottles. Repair kits and a first-aid kit taken on all rides. The guides are English-speaking. Full medical assistance is found within 30min of most points on these routes.